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Distinguished

© Jennifer L. Alder

Distinguished

Uploaded: November 14, 2007 12:15:19

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Meet Colin, a very friendly white goat
that resides at a petting farm in a
SE Michigan State Park

Image has been desaturated in full, resaturated in the eye,
clarified and darkened more in the BG area

Thanks for looking :)

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Jennifer L. Alder November 14, 2007 0

I am not going to be able to comment today--- will catch up with you guys in the evening, if possible :) #786290

Bill Wyatt November 14, 2007 0

Very cool love the selective colors! #5071841

Lynne Morris November 14, 2007 0

Great capture Jennifer, love the pov and nice use of SC! #5071856

Laurence Saliba level-classic November 14, 2007 0

And that is CUTE!!!! Jennifer so different from usual yet so beautiful too!!! #5071912

Su Sana E. P level-classic November 14, 2007 0

I was expecting another striking portrait today but I'm equally pleased with this cute one. Especially his 'EyE'. Fantastic work as usual, Jen!! #5071963

Shannon D. Miller November 14, 2007 0

This is a magnificent capture Jennifer, I love the sc in the eye and what a magnifient b&w! Awesome POV and clarity! Shannon~ #5072002

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 14, 2007 0

Very well done Jennifer! Jeff #5072005

Christopher Jamison November 14, 2007 0

wow...very cool! awesome clarity and b/w tones. even the S/C is well done (i'm usually not a fan of s/c, but it's subtle and well done here)

nice work! #5072047

Walter Graziano November 14, 2007 0

Excellent perspective and selective coloring, the eyes draw you right into the photo! #5072127

Erin Appelbaum November 14, 2007 0

Great capture Jennifer. Love the pov and SC. Peter #5072134

Emily E. Bem November 14, 2007 0

I agree! The SC is GREAT here! Wonderful tones and the black BG looks fantastic! #5072172

Sam Britt November 14, 2007 0

Terrific B&W portrait, Jennifer. Great tones & clarity. I like the selective coloring on the eye. #5072290

Tiia Vissak November 14, 2007 0

Wow! Very cute! A beautiful eye! #5072476

Amanda Chapman November 14, 2007 0

SUPER COOL EDITING!!!
This looks like a painting!
VERY GOOD JEN! #5072490

Melissa Olsen November 14, 2007 0

I agree my dear, AWESOME editing, tones and clarity!!! Another WONDERFUL image :) #5072505

frank w. degenhardt November 14, 2007 0

Jennifer- the selective coloring is awesome. Just love the detail work and the nobility you brought this charming animal. The eye is so outstanding against the black and white.
Super fine job
Have a great day Jennifer #5072596

Angie Sidles level-classic November 14, 2007 0

Wow Jen. The clatiy here is amazing! Love this goat!! :) Beautiful work! #5072733

Angela Azzinnaro November 14, 2007 0

FANTASTIC comp, GREAT contrast, WONDERFUL capture Jen!!!! #5072834

Alexis Yobbagy November 14, 2007 0

LOVE IT!!! Great character in your tremendous shot and treatment!!! #5072882

Kathy L. Clark November 14, 2007 0

Very cool work here Jennifer. Love the selective color and comp. #5073030

virafoto - November 14, 2007 0

More elegant and better hairdo than me...
That grace... Him.
That quality... The picture!
It seems picture for passport.
Will he travel?
I liked, photographer... A lot!

----- #5073099

Beverly A. Wright November 14, 2007 0

He's awesome! Love the selective color
in his eyes!!! #5073146

Jennifer L. Taranto November 14, 2007 0

Looks like this guy knows how to pose - love the tilt of his head LOL!!! LOVE the sc & b&w tones!!! #5073238

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 14, 2007 0

Such a lovely animal image here, Jennifer.


Dominick #5073247

Girish Vaghela level-classic November 14, 2007 0

Great eye on this, very well captured, Jennifer! #5073559

Jessica Jenney November 14, 2007 0

Terrific b&w image, Jennifer! I love the textures and selective coloring! #5073809

Michael Umbreit November 14, 2007 0

Jennifer - Love the effects! - Mike #5073979

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 14, 2007 0

Super portrait Jen, I love goats, they are so funny!
Super tones and SC is awsome! Really love the angle of his pose! #5074009

Michelle L. Frick November 14, 2007 0

Fabulous clarity and effects Jennifer! BTW - saw your image in the DD newsletter today - way to go!! #5074268

Debra R. Harder November 15, 2007 0

Wonderful B&W image, Jennifer! I love his precious face! You've captured him perfectly, AS ALWAYS! Deb #5074470

Jennifer L. Alder November 15, 2007 0

Thanks everyone! I appreciate it :)
Michelle-- thanks for letting me know-- what a treat to read! :))))))))) #5074490

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar November 15, 2007 0

EXCELLENT!! the treatment works so well here, Jen! you did a great job my friend! #5074522

Bill Knaps November 15, 2007 0

Fantastic, Great, What a shot....Bill #5074538

Paul Michko November 15, 2007 0

Superb image, Jennifer. #5074667

Amy JACKSON November 15, 2007 0

Excellent image, Jennifer! Love the color of the eyes!! #5074706

Dennis Flanagan level-classic November 15, 2007 0

A distinguished profile indeed! #5074822

Renee Doyle November 15, 2007 0

Very distinguished!!! Wonderful capture and terrific editing Jennifer!! #5074856

Barbara Waldoch November 15, 2007 0

Beautiful portrait of Colin, Jennifer! #5074917

Jennifer L. Alder November 15, 2007 0

THANKS GUYS!!! :) #5075125

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 15, 2007 0

Well hello Colin, you are a handsom old goat!! Wonderful capture Jen and wonderful use of SC!! <>< #5075217

Yulianto Soeroso November 15, 2007 0

only goat but nice concept and other speechless lah hihi #5075352

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 15, 2007 0

spectacular... great tones! #5075693

Carol Teal November 15, 2007 0

He is definitely not baaa-shful! :D Very cute guy and great use of SC. #5075730

Evy Johansen level-classic November 15, 2007 0

Wonderful work and beautiful image, Jennifer!! #5075773

Mary K. Robison November 15, 2007 0

Only YOU could make a goat look distinguished, Jennifer ~ and he IS that here, with the deep B&W treatment, and selective color on that amber eye. Beautiful work, my friend! :-) #5075789

Jennifer L. Alder November 15, 2007 0

Thanks all!! :) #5075838

Pat Gamwell November 15, 2007 0

Exceptional "portrait", Jen! All elements are top notch! #5075908

Brett Dolsen November 15, 2007 0

Great Portrait Jennifer!!Hes part of someones family.
Brett #5075915

Chua Wee Boo November 15, 2007 0

Fantastic details,Jennifer! #5075981

Margaret R. Barry November 15, 2007 0

Fantastic capture, Jennifer. Great details, comp. and selective color! #5076047

Carol Sawyer November 15, 2007 0

Outstanding image, details and SC, Jennifer! #5076357

Deb Koskovich November 15, 2007 0

Great treatment, Jennifer! I love the b&w with selective color. He does look distinguished indeed! #5076497

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 15, 2007 0

Nice capture, Jennifer. He is adorable. Love the selective coloring. #5076501

Silvio Grech November 15, 2007 0

Excellent perspective and selective coloring, you did a great job my friend! well done!! #5076591

Colleen Braun November 15, 2007 0

love the eye, goats are such strange creatures... #5076697

Amber Kennedy November 15, 2007 0

This we will see around for awhile...I love it! Great image! #5077082

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 15, 2007 0

I Think It Is The Goat-Tee that gives Colin His Distinguished look

Great Animal Portrait Jennifer #5077473

Melissa G. Meiselman November 15, 2007 0

Outstanding portrait of Colin with this dignified beard and golden brown eyes, Jennifer!! #5077517

Marina Moore November 15, 2007 0

This is wonderful! When I first looked at it I thought "wow, he looks so distinguished" LOL, great title. Very nice. :) #5077577

Kimi A. Phillips November 15, 2007 0

Fab work, Jen!!! #5077726

Mollie Kendall November 15, 2007 0

A ha! Cute capture. I love the selective coloring here :) #5077857

Dr. Harmeet Singh November 15, 2007 0

Lovely image.Very well done. #5077877

Pamela Shane November 15, 2007 0

He certainly does look distinguished!
Wonderful clarity, & use of sc Jennifer.
:) #5078429

Pamela Shane November 15, 2007 0

He certainly does look distinguished!
Wonderful clarity, & use of sc Jennifer.
:) #5078430

Claudia Kuhn level-classic November 15, 2007 0

Colin is the perfect model, wonderful portrait and use of sc. #5078601

Jennifer L. Alder November 15, 2007 0

Thanks everyone! :) #5078724

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 16, 2007 0

Incredible SC, detail, clarity , & tones captured here!!! Fantastic work on this, Jennifer!!! #5079025

Allison Gaulin November 16, 2007 0

This is GREAT, Jennifer! Love the light and tones- and your title cracks me up! #5079216

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 16, 2007 0

Very creatif, I love it! #5079670

Melissa McCabe November 16, 2007 0

Hi Colin! Your photog did a fabulous job on you!! -mm #5079843

Jennifer L. Alder November 16, 2007 0

Thanks!! :) #5079850

Eugenio Diaz November 16, 2007 0

Full of creativity and great work on this image. Great clarity and light...Well done Jennifer!!!
Eugenio #5080032

Amanda Cass November 16, 2007 0

Oh wow he is beautiful and such a poser ! I love how you do your eyes a winner here :) #5080621

Anna Diederich November 16, 2007 0

Awesome, Jen! #5080959

cheryl m. phillips November 16, 2007 0

Oh! Hey! How did I miss this one??
I like it! He is cute, the way he's checkin you out cracks me up!
Very nice effects, Jen!
~cheryl #5083129

Jennifer L. Alder November 16, 2007 0

Thanks!
LOL, Cheryl-- this guy could pose forever! He ALWAYS just jumps out and strikes poses--- but if you don't pet him, he will tire of you quickly! ;) #5083202

Sue Marshall November 18, 2007 0

Hi Jen what a handsome fella he is!
Excellent clarity and good use of S/C.

#5092239

Melissa Olsen November 19, 2007 0

:)

... finally I got one ;) man, that was a BAD week here for me! #5093108

Jennifer L. Alder November 19, 2007 0

:) #5093766

November 27, 2007 0

Jennifer, as always, you do mighty fine, b&w!!!! #5136786

November 27, 2007 0

...he certainly is!! What a great shot and wonderful editing!! #5137400

Jennifer L. Alder December 01, 2007 0

THANKS!!!! :) #5157032

Melissa Olsen December 19, 2007 0

:) Congratulations!!! #5228350

Margaret R. Barry December 19, 2007 0

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, SuSana! #5228525

Margaret R. Barry December 19, 2007 0

-Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jennifer!
...sorry! #5228533

Michelle L. Frick December 19, 2007 0

Congratulations Jennifer! I love this goat portrait! #5228572

Angie Sidles level-classic December 19, 2007 0

Congrats Jen on this gorgeous finalist! #5228874

Bill Wyatt December 19, 2007 0

Congratulations Jennifer this is gorgeous! #5229084

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 19, 2007 0

WHOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOo
Big congrats on your beautiful finalist Jen! Best of luck in the next round! #5229184

Erin Appelbaum December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations Jennifer. Awesome finalist. Peter #5229380

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 20, 2007 0

Excellent finalist Jen!! Congratulations! #5229488

Jennifer L. Alder December 20, 2007 0

LOL, Margaret-- no prob!! ;)
THANKS ALL for the warm remarks! :) #5230034

Barbara Waldoch December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on this spectacular finalist, Jennifer! #5230143

December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations, Jennifer...This is such an awesome picture...Great job!!! #5230285

Cassie L. Woodlee December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Jennifer!!!!!! #5230487

Colleen Farrell December 20, 2007 0

Terrific capture, Jennifer--congratulations again! #5230671

Robin R. December 20, 2007 0

Congrats on your great capture. #5230976

Su Sana E. P level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations again on your Win, Jen!! WTG!!!!!!!!!!!! #5231135

Denise M. Snyder December 20, 2007 0

Congrats on your WINNER Jennifer!!!! #5231248

December 20, 2007 0

..and a Distinguished Winner he is!!! You can tell that he is so proud!! #5231270

Ken Smith level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Congrats on your win, Jennifer!! #5231307

Colleen Farrell December 20, 2007 0

Congrats on your WIN, Jennifer! #5231311

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 20, 2007 0

WTG Jennifer, BIG Congrats on your win! #5231316

Michelle L. Frick December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on your Gold Jennifer!! Way to go! #5231343

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on you great Winner, Jennifer! #5231494

Kathy L. Clark December 20, 2007 0

Congrats Jennifer on your winner. #5231571

Revonda L. Gentry December 20, 2007 0

Congrats again on another wonderful winner, Jennifer!! #5231613

Debra R. Harder December 20, 2007 0

WTG, Jen!! BIG CONGRATS on this AWESOME WINNER! Deb #5231673

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on your second place winner, Jennifer. #5231764

Bill Knaps December 20, 2007 0

Happy you got the second places Jennifer. Wish you had won.....Bill #5231767

Teresa Burnett level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations Jennifer!!! Wonderful win, well deserved!!! (Colin really is a distinguished looking fellow isn't he) #5231788

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 20, 2007 0

Another beauty Jen, congratulations on your win! #5231795

Jennifer L. Alder December 20, 2007 0

WOW!!!
Thanks so very much everyone! It really is an honor to be recognized with SUCH amazing artists and artwork here on BP! I appreciate it greatly!
:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) #5231847

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on this fabulous WINNER, Jennifer!!!
WTG!
~Lisa #5231912

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 20, 2007 0

ANOTHER BIG CONGRATS JEN!!!!!!!!!! #5232273

Evy Johansen level-classic December 20, 2007 0

BIG congratulations on your beautiful win, Jennifer!! #5232290

Margaret R. Barry December 20, 2007 0

Congrats on your beautiful winner, Jennifer! #5232487

Graeme yew Chow December 20, 2007 0

Fantastic winner , congrats Jennifer and you are in super form this months. #5232702

Barbara Waldoch December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations Jennifer on this wonderful win! #5232703

Mary K. Robison December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations, Colin and Jennifer ~ a very well-deserved winner!! #5232835

Brett Dolsen December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations Jennifer!!Well deserved win.
Brett #5232896

Laurence Saliba level-classic December 20, 2007 0

A BIG Congrats to you on this splendid winner Jennifer!!!!!!!!! #5232918

Renee Doyle December 20, 2007 0

WTG!!!! Big congrats to you Jen!!! #5232973

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar December 20, 2007 0

i'm stunned what I just saw, JEnny!! I just openned my internet and just found out there's already finalists and winners posted!!!! 2 winners??? you're on fire girl!!! woooooowwww!!! i'm so happy for you and proud to be your friend!! #5233019

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar December 20, 2007 0

btw, BIG CONGRATULATIONS, I almost forgot! LOL!! #5233021

Shannon D. Miller December 20, 2007 0

Ohhh....CONGRATULATIONS Jennifer! This is just MAGNIFICENT!!! SO WELL DESERVED GIRL! Shannon~ #5233577

Laurie Daily level-deluxe December 20, 2007 0

A fantastic winner, Jennifer. Congratulations! #5233608

Megan p December 20, 2007 0

Oh this is FANTASTIC!!! Congratulations!! :):) #5233759

Jessica Jenney December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations, Jennifer on another beautiful win! #5233955

Erin Appelbaum December 20, 2007 0

Congrats on this win Jennifer. Peter #5233983

Emily E. Bem December 20, 2007 0

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! :) #5233999

Terry L. Ellis level-classic December 20, 2007 0

A fabulous b/w Second Place win, Jennifer! Congratulations! #5234003

Girish Vaghela level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Great, CONGRATS!!!!-Girish #5234082

Kara L. Hendricks December 20, 2007 0

Jennifer... This is stunning!!!

Congratulations!!! #5234119

Michael Umbreit December 20, 2007 0

Jennifer - Congratulations! - Mike #5234275

Jill Flynn December 20, 2007 0

Wonderful use of selective coloring Jennifer. What a beautiful and dignified portrait. A big congratulations on your win!!! #5234340

Angie Sidles level-classic December 20, 2007 0

JEN! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I didn't even realize they had posted the winners!! This is so deserved! You rock! :) #5234447

Gail Vitikacs level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Terrific win! Outstanding! #5234564

Bill Wyatt December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on your Winner!! #5234680

Sherry Sturgis December 20, 2007 0

Big Congratulations to you, Jennifer, on this magnificant winning capture! #5234689

Sam Britt December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on this winner, Jennifer. #5234701

Nadya Johnson December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on your great winner, Jennifer! #5234881

Sherry Karr Adkins level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Congrats on your winner, Jennifer! #5235513

Amber Kennedy December 20, 2007 0

Such a great one! #5235720

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 20, 2007 0

Congrats Jennifer! A very cool winner!! #5235769

Lynne Morris December 20, 2007 0

Huge congratulations on this beautiful winner Jennifer! #5235847

Claudia Kuhn level-classic December 21, 2007 0

Woo Hoo Jennifer, congrats on your win!! #5236365

Anita Hogue December 21, 2007 0

Another awesome win, Jennifer! Congratulations! #5236419

Jeana Clark December 21, 2007 0


FANTASTIC WINNER JEN!!!
WELL DONE!!

~J~ #5237446

Robert K. Bemus level-classic December 21, 2007 0

Congratulations, Jennifer - two wins - that's awesome...WTG!! #5237517

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 21, 2007 0

Congratulations,Jen on your SUPER Winner!! #5237835

Joan Kocak December 21, 2007 0

Jen CONGRATS!!!!!! love this~ #5239754

Linda Blair December 21, 2007 0

Congratulations on this outstanding win!!!! ☺ #5240328

Angela Azzinnaro December 21, 2007 0

WTG Jen!!!!!! HUGE CONGRATS on a WELL DESERVED WIN!!!!! #5240416

Stephen Zacker December 22, 2007 0

Very unique. Congratulations. Like those eyes #5242317

Tarun Bose December 22, 2007 0

Big congrats for your excellent winner, Jennifer. #5243452

Tressie Davis level-classic December 23, 2007 0

Congrats on this, great SC! #5245788

Cassie L. Woodlee December 24, 2007 0

Congratulations on your win, Jennifer!!!!! #5247774

Amanda Cass December 24, 2007 0

Congrads on your wins Jennifer! I knew these one would win something it has the X factor :) Merry Xmas #5250210

Lee Canham level-classic December 27, 2007 0

congratulations Jennifer,this has been my favourite from the beginning,Well done,keep up all your ecxellent work. #5257196

Ross Throndson December 28, 2007 0

Wow....a Double Win, Jen.....you're amazing....Many Congratulations.....Fantastic Work here!! #5259550

Jessie L. Cole December 30, 2007 0

Congrats on your win....! Beautiful shot...! #5268368

Carol Teal February 24, 2008 0

I can't beleive I missed congratulating you on this excellent win Jennifer! He has so much character! #5542463

Jane E. Kirn July 04, 2008 0

Congratulations Jennifer, as always you do what you do so well. #6137421

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